Spring 2019 Newsletter

Doing a Lot With Very Little:

A Story of Nursing Care in Haiti By Sydney Conti
This past January I had the opportunity to travel to Haiti with several fellow
nursing students and our professor Donna Cullinan on a medical service trip.
We spent our days providing primary care to about 300 patients a day in five
different villages surrounding Leogane. There are many patients that have stayed
with me as I have returned home and their stories are ones I hope to never for-
get.
On the fourth day I met the sweetest one-year old girl. She was dressed in the most beautiful pink outfit
and she slept happily in her mother’s arms. Ann, the nurse practitioner, thought that this little girl had likely been
affected by Zika, as she showed the characteristic signs of this new and frightening virus. We spent time affirming
this mom, making sure that she knew this was not her fault, and lovingly sharing in the joy this little girl would
bring to her family. I held her and dressed her in a new red dress with a little black puppy running across the hem.
Then we sent them home.
I was left with a profound sense of feeling like we had not done enough, for
her or for many of our patients. We had extremely limited resources including med-
ication, equipment, and comforts such as soap and clothes to give out. By the final
day we were dipping urine sticks without gloves simply because the last few pairs left
needed to be saved for pelvic exams. Through this experience I found that we are
able to do a lot with very little.
I brought a smile to the face of a young boy who I rubbed down in cream
to treat scabies and handed him a small toy as a reward. I shared lunch time snacks
with the patients sitting around me offering up granola bars and banana and stood
witness to older children breaking off pieces of the granola bars to share with young-
er children. I held the hand of a woman who was crying as she told how difficult her
life had been and how depressed she had become. I gave an elderly man a new cane
and glasses and watched his face light up at the prospect of seeing clearly again and
moving easily across the uneven hills.
I am filled with gratitude for the resource rich hospitals that I have access to and work in for clinicals and
the utmost respect for Hopital Sainte Croix in Leogane that continues to care for patients without even the bare
bones supplies. I have become more aware of the waste produced in hospitals, how I have
contributed to that, and what I can do to reduce it. I choose to bring the minimum sup-
plies necessary into rooms as I can always go get more but I can’t put back the extra. I ask
the patient in a contact precautions room if they need anything before I gown up to reduce
the number of gowns I use. Most importantly, I think twice whether I truly need gloves for
what I am about to do. I hope to carry these lessons forward with me as I enter the world of
nursing and to share the stories of my patients in Haiti.

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 2019 Career Forum By Samantha Zick

This year the Massachusetts Student Nurses’ Association hosted its Annual Career Forum at Worcester
State University. The forum was attended by nursing students from Massachusetts, Keynote speaker Eileen
Searle, New Graduate panelists Jillian Brelsford, Kellie Chou, Andrea Ecuador and Phuong Pham, as well as
American Nurses Association (ANA), Bay Path University, HURST NCLEX Review services, Massachusetts
Nurses Association (MNA), Regis College, Simmons University, the United States Navy, the University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth, the University of Rhode Island and Work the World.
The students were given the opportunity to have their resumes revised, professional headshots taken
by photographer Lauren Woodworth and the chance to take part in the “I am a Nurse Because…” campaign.
The day started off with the Keynote speaker, Eileen Searle where she discussed how to create a nursing career
outside the walls of a hospital and the overall impact nurses have on the general population. Her address was
heartfelt and inspiring to the future of nurses.
The New Graduate Panelists were a hit to the soon to be nurses. The panelists were candid when answer-
ing questions from the nursing students about their experiences while working. They discussed their tech-
niques for studying for the NCLEX and the process of applying for jobs. The panelists were very informative,
and the students utilized their words of wisdom. The HURST NCLEX Review speaker did a magnificent job in
providing NCLEX test-taking tips with example questions to practice for the NCLEX. HURST wrapped up the
day by playing a game of Jeopardy using NCLEX style questions offering rewards to the students.
The board would like to thank all of its participants for attending the Massachusetts Student Nurses’ Asso-
ciation Annual Career Forum. Providing student nurses with the necessary components to be leaders and ad-
vocators can empower them as nurses in the work field where they can continue to accomplish great things.

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 2019 Career Forum ANA Spring Conference
Thank You to Our Sponsors
L-R: Julie Cronin (ANA Incoming President),
Bay Path University: Michaila Kaufman (MASNA Newsletter
https://www.baypath.edu/academics/undergraduate-pro- Chair), Donna Glynn (Past ANA President),
grams/nursing-rn-to-bsn/ Matthew Machado (MASNA President)
https://www.baypath.edu/academics/graduate-programs/
nursing-msn/
https://www.baypath.edu/academics/graduate-programs/
doctor-of-nursing-practice-dnp/

By Michaila Kaufman
Simmons University:
http://www.simmons.edu/academics/schools-depart-
ments/school-of-nursing At this year’s Massachusetts ANA spring conference, nurses addressed how they are re-
sponding to rising challenges in nursing and health care, specifically speaking about “resiliency
in the face of the opioid crisis and violence against nurses, and focusing clinically on concussion
management and weight stigma” (ANA Mass). Attendees ranged from nursing students, new
nurses, nurse researchers, and seasoned nurses. Throughout the day attendees participated in
discussions surrounding these issues and were “encouraged to share their knowledge and
expertise related to innovations in practice, education, research, management, and/or leadership,
as well as projects which have resulted in improvements in patient care and outcomes, nurse
competencies and/or delivery systems” (ANA Mass). This year, an interactive poster
presentation session was introduced in which participants were able to listen to a brief overview
Work the World:
https://www.worktheworld.com/
of each research presentation and then a question and answer period, which worked almost like
a speed dating round. This was a great way for people to present their research and receive
feedback from fellow nurses, students, and health care professionals. Overall, this year’s
conference was a great success and sparked many influential and thought provoking
The University of Rhode Island: conversations. For any of you who
https://web.uri.edu/nursing/ were unable to attend this year, I
highly recommend you come to the
next one!

Regis College: ANA Board 2019-2020:

https://www.regiscollege.edu/academics/schools/
richard-and-sheila-young-school-nursing
L-R: C. Townsend, J. Monagle, C. Saraf.
K. Duckworth, L. Hancock, D. Glynn,
M. Cacace, J. Gil (AHA National BOD),
J. Kernan, J. Ross, J. Cronin, A. Dy-
mond, T. Kelley

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 NSNA Convention By Julia Thompson

The MASNA Board of Directors sent several representatives to the National

Student Nurses’ Association Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah earlier in
April. The students were there to network and present the work of MA
nursing students to the national conference. MASNA sponsored a caucus for
nursing students from Massachusetts to network with each other and meet some
of the candidates for NSNA office. In addition, board members also participated
in the House of Delegates, with Sydney Conti presenting Charlotte Kolada’s
resolution and Samantha Zick writing and presenting her own resolution. In
addition, two other resolutions were presented by MA nursing students during the
convention. All four of the resolutions proposed by MA students passed! In
addition to working in the House of Delegates, board members had the
opportunity to attend several career development sessions during the week,
including sessions featuring nurse entrepreneurs and various nursing associations.
They also had the chance to network in the Exhibit Hall, which featured
representatives from various hospital systems. MASNA was even featured in
Imprint, NSNA’s magazine, for our “I Am a Nurse Because” social media
campaign (check your mailboxes for your hard copy!). All in all, MASNA’s trip to
Salt Lake City was a success!

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I AM A NURSE BECAUSE...
 Global Health Opportunities for
Nurses and Nursing Students
By Savanah Santos
Photo by
Dominik
Lange
On Tuesday, March 5th, I had the opportunity to attend the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s first
Global Health Summit. I had the privilege to listen to incredibly intelligent, skillful, and selfless nurses who had
dedicated years of their lives to serving vulnerable and underserved populations across the globe. This summit
left me thinking – how could I, as a nursing student and soon to be nurse, get involved in global health? Upon
further research, I was pleased to find out that there are many opportunities available to get involved in. Through
agencies such as the American Embassy and Department of State as well as the World Health Organization, there
are a multitude of employment opportunities that would benefit healthcare on a global level. You could become
an international refugee worker and provide refugee relief, or provide disaster relief services through agencies
such as the International Committee of the Red Cross. With many nursing schools offering international pro-
grams, nurses can provide cultural experiences for nursing students globally by being a mentor to accompany
nursing students to a variety of international settings, particularly developing countries. Other opportunities for
involvement include sharing your expertise in policy and program consultation through organizations such as
the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), or partnering with academic colleagues over-
seas by offering to be a visiting professor, educational consultant, or applying to be a Fulbright Scholar. In sum-
mary, for those who wish to share their skills, knowledge, and time, many opportunities exist that could make a
great difference in the lives and quality of healthcare for individuals all over the world.
The One And Only Dr. R
Dr. Judith Shindul- Rothschild, Ph.D., RNPC is an asso-
ciate professor at the Boston College Connell School of Nursing
where she has taught psychiatric mental health nursing and
mentored countless students since 1982. Dr. R is also the MaS-
NA Faculty Consultant, where I have had the pleasure of getting
to know her and learn from all the wisdom she has to share. Dr.
R has taught us to be an advocate for what is right not only in
the patient’s room, but politically on a greater scale to affect real
change to the nursing profession and health care as a whole. She
is a role model to everyone past and present on the MaSNA board
of directors and continues to inspire us to be the best nurses we
can be. This year, 2019, Dr. R is retiring from her role as a profes-
sor, although she will continue to serve as the Faculty Consultant
to MaSNA, she will be dearly missed in the classroom. We are
incredibly thankful to Dr. R for all that she does for the nursing
students of Massachusetts and we wish her all the best in this next
chapter of her life.
Why are you a nurse?
When I was a teenager my father was hospitalized for an MI.
While I was sitting in the waiting room a Code was called for the
ICU. I ran to his room praying that it wasn’t him, but it was. I
stood motionless outside his room as doctors and nurses raced in.
I was transfixed on the video screen that had a straight line across
pleading for any sign of a heartbeat. After several attempts to
defibrillate my father’s heart, finally his heart began to beat again.
As the doctors exited his room they walked past me, but when my
father’s nurse, Linda, finally emerged she stopped and asked how
long I had been standing there. I told her the entire time. Her
arms enveloped me and she took me into a supply room where
I sobbed and sobbed as she held me. I can’t remember Linda’s
exact words to me but she told me my father was strong and to
have faith. Linda was an amazing ICU nurse and she always
found time to be there for me during my hourly 5 minute visits
to the ICU over 3 months. Linda, inspired me to become a nurse.
Best decision I have ever made. I have loved every minute of my
nursing career.
How long have you been teaching and what has teaching the new
generation of nurses meant to you?
I started teaching in the nursing school at Boston College in
1982. While there have been many technological and scientific
advances in nursing, the core values and concepts I emphasize
By Sydney Conti
in psychiatric mental health are
timeless and as relevant today to a
new generation of nurses as they
were decades ago. I have said to
nursing students in 1982 the same
message I give to nursing students
in 2019, never underestimate
the power of your therapeutic
presence for both the patient and
their family.
What is your favorite part about
teaching?
Most students are wary about
psychiatric nursing which is what
I teach to undergraduates. After
a semester, when students come
to my office or email me and tell me that they have learned so
much in my class it means the world to me. Most add they doubt
they will become psychiatric nurses, but they know they will
apply what they have learned in my class in every setting they
practice as a nurse – then I know, my goal as a teacher has been
realized.
Do you have a favorite teaching legacy?
The most gratifying aspect of teaching nursing for me has been to
get to know students individually. To learn what they are passion-
ate about and then to be a mentor to help guide them to become
advocates for their patients, communities and the nursing profes-
sion. We need the next generation of nurses to become activists
if the nursing profession is to improve access and quality of care
for all Americans. To the degree I have helped students achieve
this vision, then that is my favorite teaching legacy. For me MaS-
NA provides an ideal opportunity to promote student activism in
the nursing profession.
What advice do you have for new nurses?
Remember, your first nursing job is not your last nursing job.
Don’t be afraid to admit what you don’t know and ask for help.
One of the most challenging aspects for newly licensed nurses is
the physical and emotional demands of working full time. Stay
healthy in mind and body. Be sure to find time to have some fun
and relax with friends and family.
Matthew Machado:
Goodbye From Our Seniors
I have had the honor and
privilege serving on the
Massachusetts Student
Nurses’ Association (MaS-
NA) board of directors
since the end of my fresh-
man year in May 2016.
My first year on the board,
I served as the Region 3
(Southeast/Cape) Chair. I
had the honor of connecting with different Colleges/
Universities/Schools of nursing across the Common-
wealth and present them with personal/professional
development opportunities through MaSNA and
NSNA. Much of my time as the regional chair con-
sisted of spearheading the MaSNA 2017 annual career
forum. My first year helping with the career forum, I
remember operating at 110 miles per hour trying to
obtain vendors, new grad panelists, key note speaker,
resume reviewers, and finalizing the advertisement
pamphlet… within five weeks! These past two years
I have served as the President of MaSNA. It has been
an absolute thrill working with our PHENOMENAL
Vice-President and helping other members of the
Board maximize their full potential. I also had the
privilege of bridging nursing students to networking
opportunities offered by professional nursing organiza-
tions across the state.
I will never forget organizing the MaSNA
2017, 2018, and 2019 annual career forum, where we
have brought together nursing students from across
the state. I learned SO MUCH about contacting orga-
nizations for sponsorships, donations, and volunteer
efforts. I had the privilege of hearing from and being
introduced to leaders of professional nursing organiza-
tions and opportunity to network on a national level.
I would like to extend my sincerest thanks
to the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) for
mentoring me as a young student nurse, asking for my
perspective as a student, listening to my voice, offer-
ing space in their headquarters for our meetings, the
SPECTACULAR SALADS, and for everyone who has
tirelessly worked to further the profession of nursing
so that all nursing students may have a bright future.
Additionally, I would like to thank the Massachu-
setts Chapter of the American Nurses Association
(ANA-Massachusetts) for providing us with the op-
portunity to network with other nurse leaders from a
different lens of the nursing world.
Thank you SO much to all of my fellow board
members, both past and present. It has been a plea-
sure working with them and getting to know them as
beautiful souls who will rock the nursing world as they
enter the profession. Specifically, I would like to thank
Sydney, Sammie, and Maria. We have spent a long
three years together and it is astonishing to see our
growth within the organization together. Follow your
dreams; there is no doubt you will achieve them.
Thank you to Dr. Judith Shindul-Rothschild,
my mentor and advisor. I will never forget our first
meeting at the ANA-Massachusetts Conference my
freshman year and our talk about culturally-competent
care during the Boston VisionWalk. She is an absolute
LEGEND, prime example of a nurse leader, and one of
the strongest nurses I could ever learn from.
Lastly, a MAJOR shout out to all of the nursing
students in Massachusetts for allowing me to represent
you these past three years. It has been a wild ride and
for that I am forever thankful. Never forget that we are
the future of nursing. Nursing today offers many op-
portunities and challenges. Not only do we have many
doors open to us, we have more autonomy and oppor-
tunity to be creative in patient care than at any time in
the past. The responsibility lies with each of us to keep
nursing moving in a positive direction and shaping it
to best meet the needs of society. Never give up! Be
bold, be courageous, and NEVER forget your roots.
You will all excel and live your best life in whatever
aspect of nursing you pursue. Stand up for what you
believe in an let us change healthcare together. #Peace-
LovePositivity
Savanah Santos:
As I reflect on this past year of
serving on the Massachusetts
Student Nurses Association
as the Population and Global
Health chair, I feel extremely
thankful for the opportunities
that this association has given
me. When I first started in this
role at the end of my junior year,
I was very inexperienced in participating in any extra-
curricular organization. Throughout my nursing career
prior to assuming this role, I had chosen to focus solely
on doing what my university had required of me,
nothing more and nothing less. When I was informed
about this position opening, something inside of me
knew that this was my opportunity to finally break
out of my shell and participate in an organization that
was much bigger than myself, and that made a differ-
ence in the nursing profession. This association has
connected me with nursing students from across the
state, allowed for myself as a student to make my voice
heard, and allowed our team as a whole to make an
impact in this wonderful profession. I am thankful for
the individuals that I have had the opportunity to work
alongside with, including the legendary Dr. Rothschild,
for making me feel welcome in my new position as
well as demonstrating first-hand what leadership looks
like. I know that MaSNA will continue to fearfully
represent nursing students from across Massachusetts
and impact the profession that we all love in a positive
manner. It has truly been an eye-opening experience as
well as an honor to serve in this roll.
Sydney Conti:
I have had the pleasure of serving on the Massachu-
setts Student Nurses Association (MaSNA) board of
directors since the end of my freshman year in May
2016. My first year on the board, I served as the resolu-
tions and elections chair. I had the honor of research-
ing, writing, and presenting at the National Student
Nurses Association (NSNA) Convention in Dallas,
Texas the 2017 MaSNA resolution titled, “In Support
of Compression-Only CPR Training and Education
for Untrained Lay Rescuer”. It was passed in the NSNA
House of Delegates and I subsequently partnered with
the American Heart Association to host a compres-
sion-only CPR training day at Boston College. The
past two years I have served as the Vice President of
MaSNA, I have enjoyed assisting the president and the
increased responsibility of directing board members.
I had the opportunity to represent MaSNA at the 2018
NSNA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee by author-
ing and presenting our resolution titled, “In Support
of Encouraging Nursing Students to Become Disaster
Relief Agency Volunteers”, in which it was adopted. At
the 2019 NSNA Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah,
I once again represented MaSNA with the honor of
presenting and passing the resolution authored by the
resolutions chair and titled “In Support of Increased
Parental Awareness of Child Drowning Prevention”.
I have enjoyed organizing the MaSNA 2017,
2018, and 2019 annual career forum, in which we
bring together nursing students from across the state.
I have humbly learned many lessons while contacting
organizations for sponsors, donations, and volunteers.
I have heard from and been introduced to leaders of
professional nursing
organizations and
have had the oppor-
tunity to cast my
professional network
nationally.
I would like
to extend my sin-
cere thank you to
the Massachusetts
Nurses Association
(MNA) for mento-
ring me as a young
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student nurse, asking for my perspective as a student,
listening to my voice, offering the space in their head-
quarters for our meetings, and for all of those who
have tirelessly worked to further the profession of
nursing so that all nursing students may have a bright
future.
Thank you to all my fellow board members,
both past and present. They have each taught me in-
valuable lessons in leadership, delegation, and respon-
sibility. It has been a pleasure working with them and
growing into friendship. I wish each of them all the
best as they continue into the nursing profession.
Thank you to Dr. Judy Shindul-Rothschild, my
mentor, teacher, and advisor. I would not be where I
am today without her constant support and guidance.
She is the epitome of a leader and the most incredibly
strong nurse to learn from.
Lastly thank you to all the nursing students in
Massachusetts for allowing me to represent you for the
past three years. It has been an honor that I truly won’t
forget. Each and every one of you has the potential to
be the most amazing nurse and to further the field of
nursing. Make your voice known and lets change the
world of healthcare
together.
Samantha Zick:
It is my abso-
lute pleasure that I say
my final thank you
and goodbye to the
Massachusetts Student
Nurses’ Association
(MaSNA), the Massachusetts Nurses Association
(MNA), the nursing students of Massachusetts and the
honorable Dr. Judith Shindul-Rothschild who has been
an extraordinary influence and mentor to myself and
others.
As a freshman nursing student, I attended the
National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Annual
Goodbye From Our Seniors
Convention located in Orlando, Florida. This was an
amazing experience for a new nursing student, and it
opened my eyes to all the opportunities nursing has to
offer. I was blown away by the participation from stu-
dents all around the country. It was here that I met the
members of the MaSNA board and their advisor, Dr. R.
I was welcomed with open arms which prompted me
to become part of something bigger.
During the spring semester of my freshman
year of nursing school, I was elected onto MaSNA
board as a regional chair member. As a regional chair,
I communicated with nursing students who were
leaders of their Student Nurses Associations at their
colleges and universities around Massachusetts. I was
delighted to be given this opportunity to learn and
grow from others on the same journey as my own. I
attended and helped coordinate the MaSNA Annual
Career Forum which focused on gathering Massachu-
setts nursing students to prepare them for the future
in the work field. Having attended this event prior to
my time as a MaSNA board member, I can say that the
forum provides good information that is enlightening
and insightful. I am grateful that I was able to help
coordinate such an event that can have this same effect
on other nursing students.
I have joined the MaSNA board in Nashville,
Tennessee and just recently traveled to Salt Lake City,
Utah for the Annual NSNA Convention to present my
resolution titled “In Support of Increasing Awareness
of the Effects of Climate Change on Mental Health”
where MaSNA board members supported me every
step of the way. It was a wonderful experience that I
couldn’t have accomplished without the guidance of
the MaSNA board members and Dr. R.
To the dearest Dr. R, thank you so much for always
encouraging myself to be successful in every aspect
of life. Dr. R has taught me to be a leader, to advocate
and stand up firmly in what I believe in and I am for-
ever grateful for her presence in my life.
Thank you so much to president, Matthew Machado
and vice president, Sydney Conti. Nursing school is
a tough but having friends by your side that you can
rely on through thick and thin can make the journey
worthwhile. I am thankful to have been given the
chance to work alongside both of these amazing peo-
ple.
I have been given opportunities that I never
would have received if I was not part of the MaSNA
board. As I count down the days until I cross the stage
for my pinning ceremony, I think back on all the mem-
ories I have made and all the wonderful people that
have been there for me throughout the journey. I am
grateful for the last four years that nursing school has
given to me and I can sincerely say that I would not
change it for the world. With Graduation in sight, I
cannot wait to join all of the powerful nurses that have
influenced my life every step of the way.
Maria Meyer:
It has been a true
honor to serve as a part of
the Massachusetts Stu-
dent Nurses Association
Board of Directors for
the past three years. As a
sophomore, I served as the
Population and Commu-
nity Health Chair. I had
the best time researching events that were happening
in Massachusetts that were interesting or useful for
student nurses in Massachusetts and having them
publicized on our media platforms. I actually enjoyed
sharing and communicating information with all of
you so much, that for the past two years I had the joy
of serving as the Media Chair for the MaSNA Board of
Directors (BOD). I have loved being a liaison between
all of you and the BOD. Everything that you all do,
wonder about, or suggest for MaSNA is awe-inspiring
and reflects a great amount of thoughtfulness, intellect,
authenticity, and benevolence.
Seeing MA get recognition in the Febru-
ary-March 2019 edition of Imprint for our #IAmA-
NurseBecause campaign was heart-warming. You all
are inspiring nursing students and nurses all across the
nation with your thoughtful reflections of why you are
going to be nurses!
Attending the National Student Nurses Associ-
ation Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah was,
and I do not say this lightly, a highlight of my college
career and likely my nursing career. It inspired in me
an even deeper love of nursing and a deeper respect of
nursing entrepreneurs and trailblazers. I felt invigorat-
ed and my excitement blossomed as I thought about
soon joining the ranks of registered nurses, who are
empowering and promoting the health of their pa-
tients, fellow nurses, and communities every day. Sup-
porting the legislation from MaSNA and the incredible
authors from the state of Massachusetts at the NSNA
House of Delegates was a phenomenal experience.
Your commitment to the betterment of the state and
the world as shown through these carefully written and
well-researched resolutions is incredible.
Thank you to my fellow MaSNA board mem-
bers- you all are going far places!
Thank you to Dr. Rothschild, MaSNA faculty consul-
tant, for your guidance, patience, and support. I aspire
to be as thoughtful, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented
as you in my future practice.
And of course, thank you to the nursing stu-
dents of Massachusetts. Thank you for letting me
represent you all on the state and national levels for the
past three years. It has been a privilege to stand up for
students as incredible as you all are! I cannot wait to
see where you all go.
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 2019-2020 MASNA Board
Want to get involved? Get published! Consider becoming a member today!
Our Board is here to support you! If you have any of As a subsidiary state chapter of the National Student
the following Nursing Association, we are open to all nursing stu-
1. An event upcoming you want us to feature dents also involved in NSNA. Your membership to
2. A topic you think other students need to know about NSNA provides you with insightful opportunities,
3. A professor you want to honor nancial options, dis- counts to services and a unifica-
4. A student that is going above and beyond to inspire tion to fellow students who are just like you!
others Consider being coming a member today!
5. A school program you think is stellar
Then email masna.newsletter1@gmail.com and pitch
your idea!! Welcome New Board Members! We are so be-
yond excited to see the amazing things this group of
aspiring future nurses will accomplish!!
Recognition
The Board would like to thank:The Massachusetts President- Julia Thompson
Nursing Association for their support and alliance! We Masna.president20@gmail.com
as student nurses look to your leadership and expertise Vice President- Michaila Kaufman
going forward into this career.You, our fellow students, masna.vp@gmail.com
for reading this and for being involved!We look for- Secretary- Liang Dzindolet
ward to serving you! masna.csecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer- Alejandra Leon
masna.finances@gmail.com
What is MASNA? Media Chair- Claire Floyd
We, your board of directors act in accordance to your masna.webmaster@gmail.com
duties: Region 2- Erin Girouard
1. To assume responsibility for contributing to nursing masna.regional2@gmail.com
education in order to provide for the highest quality Region 3- Ayeh Tanteh
health care. masna.region3@gmail.com
2. To provide programs representative of fundamental Region 4- Stephen Healy
and current professional interest and concerns. masna.region4@gmail.com
3. To aid in the development of the whole person, his/ Region 5- Kaitlyn McCarthy
her professional role, and his/her responsibility for the masna.regional5@gmail.com
health care of people in all walks of life. Fundraising- Emily Lunn
4. To advocate for nursing students in preparing for masna.fundraising1@gmail.com
their professional roles as nurses. Breakthrough to Nursing Chair- Alyssa Chan
As a subsidiary state chapter of the National Stu- masna.breakthrough@gmail.com
dent Nursing Association, we are open to all nursing Population & Global Health- Laura Ernst
students also involved in NSNA. Your membership masna.communityhealth@gmail.com
to NSNA provides you with insightful opportuni- Elections & Resolutions- Isabelle Shea
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